WE ARE READY! We're looking forward to open our Campus and restart on-site academic activity soon. We have been working on a detailed Campus Re-Opening Plan that focuses on the health, academic, technological and logistical protocols necessary to resume face-to-face education.

We stand together At IE University we want to be solidary with the countless families that have suffered from this crisis around the world. There aren't enough words that can describe the amazing work that is being done by our health professionals, our security officers and everyone that's going above and beyond so the rest can keep up with the situation. Thank you for taking care of us, today we are more connected than ever!

BUILDING RESILIENCE During these uncertain times, we want to help society build resilience, together. That’s why we have developed a platform that brings together our resources to navigate the COVID-19 crisis and anticipate the ideas and solutions for the day after.

ADMISSIONS PROCESS 100% ONLINE Keeping everyone safe and healthy is our number one priority, but we understand that planning for your future must continue. With this in mind, we have implemented an application process that is 100% online.

Sustainable Mindset. Chain of change At IE, we have thought extensively about how the world of tomorrow will look like and what kind of education our students should receive to thrive in it. We believe that education can change the world.

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WE ARE IE UNIVERSITY

A forward looking global academic institution.

IE University Chain of change

We want to help people think and behave in ways that foster a more sustainable planet: embracing global citizenship, social responsibility, climate action, the use of renewable energy and recycling, as well as fighting against biodiversity loss.

EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY

1EDUCATION FOR CHANGE

2OUR COMMITMENT

At IE we believe that only through education can all of the UN 2030 agenda SDGs be achieved: education to provide knowledge and content, to develop skills and even attitudes that will empower us to act and do things better, making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Our decade of action has already begun. We are working for our people and for our planet by transforming into an experiential place of learning for sustainable development. We are orienting all of our processes towards principles of sustainability – tackling social, environmental and economic issues.

Understanding the big picture in relation to the individual; fostering self reflection and a deeper acknowledgement of our values, spriritual principles and sense of purpose; preparing our minds for the transformation towards a sustainable future for all – this is what at IE we call the sustainable mindset.

• We commit to making fundamental changes in the way that our community consumes goods, and how it manages the waste generated.

• We foster diversity and intercultural understanding, tolerance, mutual respect and an ethic of global citizenship and shared responsibility.

• To reach our goal of educating the best leaders, we equip students with the requisite knowledge, skills, attitudes and values to create a sustainable future. To that end, students cultivate critical and creative thinking skills, engage in authentic interdisciplinary learning activities and develop a value system that emphasizes responsibility to self, others and the planet.

• We will continue to advance our contribution to cutting edge research related to sustainability.

10 YEARS CHALLENGE

1OUR CHALLENGES

22020. RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION

On January 24th we launched the ’10 Years Challenge’ campaign. 10 years, 10 challenges to make an impact on the world as a leading institution in sustainability. We aim to mainstream sustainability into all aspects of the university. This involves rethinking the curriculum, campus operations, as well as the organizational culture. In this way, the institution itself will function as a role model.

We want to inspire people to change their habits to strengthen a behavioral change. The change starts with our people: staff, faculty, students, alumni, and the corporate world. We all want to make an impact on society and on our world.

2020 GOALS

SUSTAINABILITY AT OUR SCHOOLS

1SUSTAINABILITY AT OUR SCHOOLS

Our goal is to ensure that all students who graduate from IE are trained as responsible leaders and are aware of their role in building a sustainable world. We aim to enhance IE’s contribution to cutting edge knowledge and innovation related to sustainability.

Sustainable development research enables individuals to reflect on their own actions by considering their current and future social and environmental effects from a global perspective. This then enables them to intervene productively in shaping actions in a more sustainable manner.

As a community of students, faculty, administration staff and alumni, we define ourselves through a key set of values and objectives, in order to: promote businesses that enhance progress and well-being, support diversityand global understanding, promote sustainable development and preserve natural resources, recognize that people are the main asset of any community, including businesses and organizations. IE University, through its educational and formative activity, has created alliances with national and international companies that help with its contribution to the creation of Centers and Chairs where different research, development and improvement activities of society are carried out.